Animals

Check out the action at a nearby pond where a master predator is on the hunt—a diving beetle! This skillful insect is after larvae, small fish, salamanders, and other prey. Key body parts… Read More →

Best Middle-Grade Nature Books of 2021, Kirkus The birds and the bees, literally. A fully illustrated compendium of fascinating and astonishing facts about animal reproduction for the whole… Read More →

It’s a big question—do fish only live underwater? Fish are amazing, as are the ichthyologists who study them! While most of us think of fish as underwater creatures, some have adapted to… Read More →

Facilitate students' understanding of how young puppies resemble their parents. Engaging photos and simple sentence structure will help early emergent readers grasp these concepts quickly. Read More →

Dogs is a must-have illustrated guide to 100 of the world’s best-loved dog breeds. Big dogs, small dogs, hairy dogs, and silly dogs, this book has it all! Find out all about your favorite… Read More →

While in a war zone, a military working dog (MWD) and its handler live together, eat together, play together, sleep together, and risk their lives for each other every day. The dogs work with Read More →

What is a mammal? Dogs, whales, elephants, and many other creatures are all mammals! Read More →

What do you know about dolphins? Beginning readers will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals. In addition to curricular information, social-emotional Read More →

What do a bullfrog, a salamander, and a toad have in common? They’re all amphibians! But do you know what makes an amphibian an amphibian? Read this book to find out! Learn all about… Read More →

What do a penguin, a pigeon, and a peacock have in common? They’re all birds! But do you know what makes a bird a bird? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, insects, mammals, Read More →

What do a shark, a seahorse, and a ray have in common? They’re all fish! But do you know what makes a fish a fish? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, insects, mammals, and… Read More →

What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in common? They’re all insects! But do you know what makes an insect an insect? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, fish,… Read More →

What do an elephant, a mouse, and a dolphin have in common? They’re all mammals! But do you know what makes a mammal a mammal? Read this book to find out! Learn all about birds, insects,… Read More →

What do a sea turtle, an iguana, and a python have in common? They’re all reptiles! But do you know what makes a reptile a reptile? Read Do this book to find out! Learn all about birds,… Read More →

A basic overview of the life cycle of a dragonfly. Read More →

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has… Read More →

Ducklings have special feet that help them swim, which is great because they love the water. Full-color photographs and engaging text help young readers learn more about adorable baby ducks. Read More →

How could the daily activities of a dung beetle be important in keeping our planet healthy? Read this book to find out! You'll also discover all sorts of fascinating facts, including:… Read More →

Hop! Hop! Dwarf rabbits are super fluffy and are fun pets. But do you know how to make a dwarf rabbit feel safe? Or how big they can get? Read this book to learn all about these gentle, playful pets! Read More →

A very simple introduction to ears and some of the animals that have them. Read More →

Earth's insects are in trouble. That's one half of this book's simple but incredibly important message. The book's other, more hopeful, "call to action" is that everyone can do something to… Read More →